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Event

Jazz Trumpeter Josh Lawrence To Discuss What's “Minimal” With Philly Creative Community

Source: Michael Ricci
June 10, 2014

Free CreativeMornings breakfast lecture welcomes creative professionals across disciplines to Kimmel Center on June 13 CreativeMornings Philadelphia presents Josh Lawrence Friday, June 13, 2014 8:30 to 10 a.m. SEI Innovation Studio Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Broad and Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 FREE, including coffee and breakfast snacks Advance registration recommended CreativeMornings is a free breakfast lecture series for the creative community, with monthly ...

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Event

NYC Premiere Of The Case Of The Three Sided Dream, Film On Rahsaan Kirk on June 11

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
June 10, 2014

NEW YORK PREMIERE OF RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK: THE CASE OF THE THREE SIDED DREAM SET FOR JUNE 11, 8:00 PM, AT IFC CENTER NEW YORK, NY – Don’t miss the New York premiere of Rahsaan Roland Kirk: The Case of the Three Sided Dream, a documentary on the world-renowned multi- instrumentalist, at IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue at Third Street in Manhattan, on Wednesday, June 11, at 8:00 pm. Directed by Adam Kahan, the film tells the story of Kirk, ...

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Recording

"Shrimp Tale," Debut CD By The Los Angeles-Based Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra, To Be Released July 15

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 9, 2014

The Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra has emerged, since its formation in 2011, as one of the brightest lights on the Los Angeles jazz scene. Last year, Chan gathered a group of topnotch studio and jazz players—19 pieces in all, plus guest trumpeter Wayne Bergeron—and produced a two-day session. First to be released, in the fall of 2013, was the EP Rancho Calaveras. Next month, on July 15, the orchestra’s debut CD Shrimp Tale is due for release on Chan’s imprint, ...

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Radio

Songs Of Jimmy McHugh This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
June 12, 2014

Jimmy McHugh’s songs entered the jazz pantheon through recordings by Art Tatum, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday and many, many more. Today McHugh’s songs remain among the most popular jazz standards recorded by both mainstream and traditional jazz artists. In this week’s Riverwalk Jazz broadcast devoted to McHugh's songs, tap master Savion Glover pays tribute to Bojangles’ legendary performance of “Doin’ the New Lowdown,” and singers Nina Ferro, Topsy Chapman and Rebecca Kilgore interpret McHugh classics “I've Got My Fingers Crossed," ...

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TV / Film

Actress, Singer Cynthia Basinet Comes Out To Support The Biff Presentation Of Blue Gold

Source: Cynthia "c." Basinet
June 9, 2014

New York, NY: Cynthia Basinet comes out to support The Ninth Annual BIFF presentation of Blue Gold, a feature documentary the actress, singer appears in celebrates the cultural impact of American Blue jeans. Behind the designers and brands that cultivated an iconic Americana grit culture and the rugged work ethic of American miners. Through the artists and rock stars that created an iconic wearable art that transforms with every wear and how one unlikely garment ended up connecting us all. ...

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Festival

Tinner Hill Blues Festival Presents Shemekia Copeland With Sol Roots Opening

Source: 9th Floor Music
June 9, 2014

The Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation presents Shemekia Copeland and Sol Roots at The State Theatre on Friday June 13, 2014! The Tinner Hill Blues Festival is a three-day annual event in Falls Church VA. The kickoff event this year will be Alligator Records artist Shemekia Copeland and Sol Roots performing at The State Theatre. The whole Tinner Hill Blues Festival will be held Friday June 13, Saturday June 14, and Sunday June 15 2014. About Shemekia Copeland An Alligator Records ...

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Festival

Souillac Jazz Festival Line-Up, 19-26 July 2014

Source: Erica Meltzer
June 9, 2014

“JAZZ, A VEHICLE FOR PEACE, DIALOGUE AND UNITY THAT TRANSCENDS BORDERS AND CULTURES” (UNESCO, 2011) Souillac, France: This small town in the Department of the Lot, southwestern France, will resound with some of the best contemporary music during the Souillac Jazz Festival on 19-26 July. Hosted in a popular tourist region renowned for its unique natural and cultural heritage, “Souillac en jazz” offers festival-goers numerous opportunities to break boundaries and pepper their visit with jazz: + Stroll alongside a marching ...

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Recording

Jazz Pianist George Kahn's "Jazz And Blues Revue" Kickstarter Campaign To Support The Creation Of Their First Album

Source: Imaginary Friends
June 9, 2014

Featuring Vintage Songs By Legendary Greats The Andrews Sisters, Billy Holiday, Herbie Hancock And Many More Los Angeles, CA: Pianist George Kahn along with his celebrated “Jazz & Blues Revue” is releasing its first album this year. You may have seen them at the Catalina Jazz Club or the LACMA Friday Night Jazz Series. This 5-piece jazz ensemble is fronted by three incredible singers: Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo and Crystal Starr. The album will consist of songs by The Andrew ...

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